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Army Supply Quartermaster

Army supply quartermasters make sure there are sufficient supplies of water, fuel, food and weapons to complete a range of Army tasks.

 

Tasks & duties

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Army supply quartermasters may do some or all of the following: 

  • purchase and issue army fuel, food, water, clothing and weapons
  • organise the supply warehouses
  • unload and unpack incoming supplies
  • pack, crate and weigh equipment for shipping
  • prepare cargo and pack parachutes for aerial delivery
  • maintain records and order replacement stocks
  • test supplies for contaminants
  • connect fuel hoses and valves from tankers to trucks and light armoured vehicles
  • maintain weapons and equipment
  • organise field services, including shower/laundry
  • repair fabrics/parts 
  • organise collection of abandoned property

 

Skills & knowledge

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Army supply quartermasters need to have:

  • knowledge of procedures for ordering, receiving, storing and delivering stock
  • knowledge of safe handling of weapons, food, fuel and equipment
  • knowledge of NZ Army administration policies, regulations and procedures
  • the ability to use and repair machines and equipment
  • computer and keyboard skills
  • planning and organisational skills
  • decision-making skills
  • problem-solving skills
  • record-keeping skills

 

Entry requirements

To join the NZ Army you must:

  • be at least 17 years old
  • be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident staying in New Zealand for at least five years
  • have no criminal convictions for the previous two years
  • be medically fit for service

To become a supply quartermaster you need to have NCEA Level 1 (12 credits per subject) in English and maths, or School Certificate equivalent. A Class 1 restricted driver's licence is required.

 

Training on the job

Skills are gained on the job. All NZ Army recruits need to complete the 12-week All Arms Recruit Course (AARC) at Waiouru Military Camp before training for their specific trade. 

Army supply quartermasters then complete a four-week course at Trentham Camp which covers software packages, data entry, warehousing and inventory management, and operating procedures in the camp and field.  Further to this initial training, recruits can specialise in areas such as:

  • medical equipment
  • repair parts/equipment
  • rationing
  • petroleum operation
  • field services, including shower/laundry
  • contract management
  • computer/information systems
  • procurement (purchasing and acquisition)
  • ammunition handling

 

Useful experience

A regular fitness programme, involvement in youth organisations, or team activities is useful experience.

 

For more information, please refer to Career Services.

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